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From the bustling Bac Ha Market to Sapa’s lively town center, weekends in the northwest are a celebration of authentic culture. Join Explore Real Asia for a tour that blends rice terraces trekking with market visits!

Sapa shopping = real culture in your bag. Try Thịt trâu gác bếp, thổ cẩm textiles, Rượu Táo Mèo, mountain fruits & silver jewelry – all made by ethnic minorities in the golden rice terraces.

Discover thổ cẩm—Sapa’s authentic hand-embroidered textiles. Made by ethnic minorities in villages like Lao Chai and Ta Van, each piece tells a story of traditions, daily life, and connection to the rice terraces. Visit local markets or homestays to meet the artisans and take home a piece of Sapa’s culture.

What’s the best way to remember your Mekong Delta adventure? Bring a piece of it home!

Don’t forget to bring a piece of Central Vietnam home with you!

From fridge magnets printed with pho bowls to fake jade bracelets, there are full of cheap souvenirs from Vietnam for tourists. However, there are also a lot of unique ideas for souvenirs that both don't burn your bag and are not worthless enough to throw trash like anything else.